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Oxalic acid is an organic compound found in many plants. These include leafy greens, vegetables, fruits, cocoa, nuts and seeds. In plants, it's usually bound to minerals, forming oxalate. The terms “oxalic acid” and “oxalate” are used interchangeably in nutrition science. Its acid strength is much greater than that of acetic acid. Oxalic acid is a reducing agent and its conjugate base, is a chelating agent for metal cations.
Molar Weight | 90.03 g/mol |
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Melting Point | 189 to 191 °C |
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Specific Gravity | 1.6 - 1.7 |
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Synonyms: Ethanedioic acid, Wood bleach, Dicarboxylic Acid, Ethanedionic Acid, Ethanedoic Acid, Oxalic Acid, Oxalic Acid Dihydrate
Chemical Formula: C₂H₂O₄
CAS Number: 144-62-7